TEAR WE GO ... Jong Tae Se
THERE were tears last night as North Korea stunned mighty Brazil.
Tae-Se Jong was crying as the national anthems rang out around the Ellis Park stadium in Jo'burg. And there was more sobbing after a game that saw the minnows keep the five-times world champions heroically at bay for 55 minutes.
Brazil midfielder Felipe Melo
Kaka is challenged for the ball by North Korea's defender Ri Kwang Chon 
Brazil's Robinho fights for the ball with North Korea's Pak Nam Chol
Elano scores Brazil's second
Ji Yun Nam scores for North Korea
North Korea coach Jong-Hun Kim said: "We defended very well and we fought bravely.
"I think we gained a lot of experience and, for the remaining two games, we have gained confidence.
"The Brazilian team is very strong and, although we were unable to win the game, I believe our players fought very well."
Samba strike star Robinho admitted: "It wasn't our best match but at least we got the win, That's what matters now."
Maicon broke North Korean hearts with the opener, while Elano made the game safe with a second after 72 minutes.
But there was still a twist as Yun-Nam Ji kept his head to shock Brazil with a superb goal a minute from time.
Maicon admitted his career flashed before him when he scored.
He said: "I thought of everything which I went through to get to this moment. It was my first World Cup match, I didn't cry but I was very happy with the goal I scored.
"Everyone has been complaining about this World Cup ball but I can't have any complaints.
"It really did me a giant favour the way it swerved at the last minute. It made it very difficult for the keeper."
Brazil coach Dunga said: "The start is the most difficult match.
"You have a long wait for this and the anxiety builds up. I'm satisfied with the win but I want more - I want us to score more goals.
"People will think Maicon's goal was the result of a fluke. Far from it. That's about the third time I've seen him score goals like that!"
"I think we gained a lot of experience and, for the remaining two games, we have gained confidence.
"The Brazilian team is very strong and, although we were unable to win the game, I believe our players fought very well."
Samba strike star Robinho admitted: "It wasn't our best match but at least we got the win, That's what matters now."
Maicon broke North Korean hearts with the opener, while Elano made the game safe with a second after 72 minutes.
But there was still a twist as Yun-Nam Ji kept his head to shock Brazil with a superb goal a minute from time.
Maicon admitted his career flashed before him when he scored.
He said: "I thought of everything which I went through to get to this moment. It was my first World Cup match, I didn't cry but I was very happy with the goal I scored.
"Everyone has been complaining about this World Cup ball but I can't have any complaints.
"It really did me a giant favour the way it swerved at the last minute. It made it very difficult for the keeper."
Brazil coach Dunga said: "The start is the most difficult match.
"You have a long wait for this and the anxiety builds up. I'm satisfied with the win but I want more - I want us to score more goals.
"People will think Maicon's goal was the result of a fluke. Far from it. That's about the third time I've seen him score goals like that!"
No comments:
Post a Comment